Hindu · 15 April 2027
Ram Navami
राम नवमी
The birthday of Lord Rama, born at midday in Ayodhya.
Why it is celebrated
Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, was born on Chaitra Shukla Navami at noon, so the day is kept at midday (madhyahna).
The story behind it
King Dasharatha of Ayodhya had no children. On the advice of sage Vasishtha he performed the putrakameshti yagya, and Agni rose from the fire with a bowl of sacred kheer. Dasharatha shared it among his queens: Kaushalya gave birth to Rama, Kaikeyi to Bharata, and Sumitra to the twins Lakshmana and Shatrughna. Rama grew up to stand for truth, duty and kindness — the ideal son, king and husband.
How to celebrate
- Fast till noon and do Rama puja at midday
- Rock a small cradle with Ram Lalla
- Read the Ramcharitmanas or the Bala Kanda
- Offer panakam (jaggery water) and kosambari
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